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hayabusa

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Re: CEH = Exam Fee $500 + $100, Will you attempt it?

« Reply #30 on: November 03, 2011, 05:22:03 PM »

<nod> The pricing for SANS' stuff is outrageous! The only reason I went ahead and tested for GPEN was because the test was free, for recent CEH and / or OSCP certified folks...


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Re: CEH = Exam Fee $500 + $100, Will you attempt it?

« Reply #31 on: November 21, 2011, 07:36:06 AM »

So it seems nobody wants to become a CEH anymore!!! This is expected and trust me I have seen (and actually advised) many not to go for this certification as the cost does not justify the value it adds to one's career.

Good luck to you all.


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Re: CEH = Exam Fee $500 + $100, Will you attempt it?

« Reply #32 on: November 21, 2011, 03:50:40 PM »

I'd probably disagree with that. While I'm not going to say the CEH was what got me to where I am today, it certainly had it's part and helped.

For example, in my first IT position earning the CEH helped me get security-related tasks at work. That in turn meant experience. That experience along with a few other certifications intrigued the hiring manager for a different position (a position I was offered, doubling my salary).

I've said it before, and I know others have as well, but it's not just getting the certificate that helps you. It's what you do with it and how you build upon it. That probably holds true for most of the certifications out there.


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Re: CEH = Exam Fee $500 + $100, Will you attempt it?

« Reply #33 on: November 21, 2011, 03:57:24 PM »

I agree with BillV.

CEH may not be OSCP, but it's not supposed to be. CEH is a starting point and, just as with ANY cert (including OSCP,) there needs to be constant refreshing and building of your skillset(s). No certification will cover everything. But you have to start somewhere, and for many people, CEH is that starting point.


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Re: CEH = Exam Fee $500 + $100, Will you attempt it?

« Reply #34 on: November 21, 2011, 04:00:17 PM »

Quote from: hayabusa

CEH may not be OSCP, but it's not supposed to be.

Despite how it may be marketed... Grin

But marketing is a different subject Wink


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Re: CEH = Exam Fee $500 + $100, Will you attempt it?

« Reply #35 on: November 22, 2011, 02:10:14 AM »

Well I too did my CEH back when it was V5. But my question is How many of you will attempt this cert provided the current commercial settings? And in my opinion the current cost is not justifiable. Most disturbing part is the way this hike is brought about (doubling the price Huh

what a revolutionary world we are living in today!!! )? Its the same old CEH with few addition to its course contents (well every cert adds new material to its existing course contents continuously and they do not suddenly go and double the price). Its the price hike that disturbs me. And in my opinion they are simply acting out of their greed here!!! but the good thing I have seen in my part of the world is ... this approach has backfired actually for the EC-Council.